Our third annual Black Women’s Film Conference returns in just 1 week! Join us at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture and St. Nicholas Park on Saturday, October 1, 2022. Join us for a full day of screenings and conversation series featuring the work, practices, and principles of Black women and non-binary filmmakers. This free and public event will include a panel discussion with Black women film writers and critics, a cocktail reception for guest filmmakers and attendees, and screenings from filmmakers hailing from Haiti, Puerto Rico, Martinique, France, Cameroon, Ethiopia, New Orleans and New York. Join us as we re-center our voices and shift the gaze toward our collective imagination. Extended conversations and films featuring: Madeline Anderson Jessica Beshir Claire-Laura Flamand Ellie Foumbi Dr. Terri Francis Gessica Geneus Vashni Korin Simone Lagrand Loira Limbal Melissa Lyde Dr. Samantha Sheppard Dr. Salamishah Tillet ✨Link in bio to register ✨ Accessibility: We are committed to providing accessible programs and services for attendees with disabilities. All facilities and entrances at the Schomburg Center are wheelchair accessible. American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation is available upon request. COVID-19 is still impacting our communities everywhere. We strongly encourage attendees to wear masks and practice social distancing throughout the event. ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨ In partnership with The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture and Rooftop Films. With support from The Ford Foundation, Black Public Media, ITVS, BlackStar Projects, and all of YOU. Video and Audio: Excerpt from "Démayé" by Simone Lagrand and Claire-Laura Flamand